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970353
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b724723
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| Main Entry
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Resnik, David B.
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| Title & Author
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Human germline gene therapy : : scientific, moral and political issues /\ David B. Resnik, Holly B. Steinkraus, Pamela J. Langer.
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| Publication Statement
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Austin :: R.G. Landes,, ©1999.
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| Series Statement
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Medical intelligence unit ;; 9
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1 online resource (189 pages) :: illustrations.
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| ISBN
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0585408815
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: 159734205X
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: 9780585408811
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: 9781597342056
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Front Cover; Inside Front Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1: From Genes to Disease; Chapter 2: Alternatives to Human Germline Gene Therapy; Chapter 3: Gene Delivery Systems; Chapter 4: Challenges of Human Germline Gene Therapy; Chapter 5: Therapy vs. Enhancement and Other Pertinent Distinctions; Chapter 6: Potential Benefits and Harms of Human Germline Gene Therapy; Chapter 7: Human Germline Gene Therapy, Rights and Responsibilities; Chapter 8: Human Germline Gene Therapy and Justice; Chapter 9: Human Germline Gene Therapy and Our Humanness.
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| Abstract
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In the last decade, scholars throughout the world have begun to break the conversational taboo surrounding human genetic engineering. This book will contribute to this important discussion by providing an up-to-date summary and analysis of key issues in human germline gene therapy with the intention of laying the foundation for further debates and public policy decisions.
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Gene therapy-- Social aspects.
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Gene therapy.
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Human reproductive technology-- Social aspects.
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Human reproductive technology.
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Ethics, Medical.
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Genetic Therapy.
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Germ-Line Mutation.
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Public Opinion.
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Gene therapy.
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Diseases-- Genetic.
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Human reproductive technology-- Social aspects.
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Human reproductive technology.
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MEDICAL-- Genetics.
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| Dewey Classification
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616/.042
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| LC Classification
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RB155.8.R48 1999eb
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| NLM classification
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QH 442R434h 1999
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Langer, Pamela J.
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Steinkraus, Holly B.
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